Re: Just can't help myself

[John Posada <jposada01 -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

--- Bill Swallow <techcommdood -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
> > Like a tech writing degree combined with a subset of PMP, MCSE,
> > A+,  DBAdmin, others, etc., (for software certification, other
> > subjects for other techwriting certifications)...then throw in 
> > 5 years minimum experience and continuing education.
> 
> But then you're certified more in an industry and not techcnical
> writing. What would you certify in the specific scope of technical
> writing?

I think there would be a core certification. Core might include
document design principles, typography, writing/language, project
management, some type of interviewing training, etc., with
specialties you can aquire; SW, hardware, medical/FDA,
Accounting/auding/financial, etc..

John Posada
Senior Technical Writer

?Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone 
amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built 
the Titanic.? - Dave Barry

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